This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Sublingual NTG can be used in lower dosages than with other routes because: 1. it does not need ... (Read 113 times)

misspop

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
on: Jul 23, 2018
Sublingual NTG can be used in lower dosages than with other routes because:
 
  1. it does not need to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
  2. it bypasses the liver.
  3. the potency is 100 times higher.
  4. it is not broken down by gastric acids.

Question 2

A patient with angina receives a prescription for nitroglycerin ointment. The prescription directs apply 2. The nurse should instruct the patient that this means use 2:
 
  1. milligrams.
  2. micrograms.
  3. units.
  4. inches.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

aprice35067

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4


misspop

  • Member
  • Posts: 540
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

strudel15

  • Member
  • Posts: 324
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Adult head lice are gray, about ? inch long, and often have a tiny dot on their backs. A female can lay between 50 and 150 eggs within the several weeks that she is alive. They feed on human blood.

Did you know?

Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.

Did you know?

The largest baby ever born weighed more than 23 pounds but died just 11 hours after his birth in 1879. The largest surviving baby was born in October 2009 in Sumatra, Indonesia, and weighed an astounding 19.2 pounds at birth.

Did you know?

Critical care patients are twice as likely to receive the wrong medication. Of these errors, 20% are life-threatening, and 42% require additional life-sustaining treatments.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Temperature profile of the Uranian troposphere and lower stratosphere. Cloud and haze layers are als Temperature profile of the Uranian troposphere and lower stratosphere. Cloud and haze layers are als
The mortality rate in the United States increases with age and is lower for women than men at every ... The mortality rate in the United States increases with age and is lower for women than men at every ...
Different routes of parenteral drug administration. Different routes of parenteral drug administration.
Facing the table, place one hand on the thigh and the other on the lower leg. Gently rock the leg ... Facing the table, place one hand on the thigh and the other on the lower leg. Gently rock the leg ...
Joint movements of the lower leg for recovery after strenuous exercise. Joint movements of the lower leg for recovery after strenuous exercise.
Improving your flexibility can help you reduce muscle soreness and lower your risk of injury Improving your flexibility can help you reduce muscle soreness and lower your risk of injury
Video: Junction Types - Tight and Adherens Junctions

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library